Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Lancaster, Ohio.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/03/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
The ICU (Intensive Care Unit) registered nurse position is based in Lancaster, Ohio. This role involves assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care for critically ill patients within the ICU setting. The nurse will provide patient-centered care, educate patients and families, and ensure compliance with organizational policies while managing complex cases in a fast-paced environment.
Job Details:
- Position: Registered Nurse - ICU (Intensive Care Unit)
- Location: Lancaster, Ohio
- Schedule: Days shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Completion of an accredited nursing program resulting in a diploma in nursing, associate degree in nursing (ADN), or bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN); valid license to practice in Ohio; CPR certification; minimum 1 year of registered nursing experience
- Preferred Qualifications: Prior ICU experience preferred
- Additional Information: The registered nurse will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the nursing care of critically ill patients according to established policies and procedures. Responsibilities include administering medications, performing treatments, documenting care accurately, and notifying physicians of any changes in patient status. The role requires physical capacity to handle heavy work, emotional regulation, and critical thinking skills. The position demands the ability to manage urgent situations with calm and confidence.
- Physical Demands: Heavy work involving exerting substantial force and frequent patient handling.
- Position Urgency: Normal
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID #1285071. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Intensive Care Unit
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus